Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Honours)
University of Wollongong
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00102E
The Honours program is an alternative option for students wishing to undertake research during the fourth year of either the Bachelor of Education - The Early Years pass degree or the Bachelor of Education - The Early Years (Dean's Scholar) degree. Entry to your honours year is based on application and merit.Early Years education enriches learning in children from birth to five years by giving children the opportunity to maximise their potential and develop a foundation for lifelong learning. It focuses on the significance of early education to foster children’s health, development and wellbeing.For the duration of this four-year degree Early Years students will engage in continuous professional mentoring through the Professional Partners in Practice (PPP) program. This will give you invaluable sector experience and professional connections that will enhance your employment pathways and opportunities.Throughout the degree students spend up to 16 weeks teaching in Early Childhood Education and Care Centres and two weeks in the Community and Family sector, complementary to the mentoring experience within the Professional Partners in Practice program.You will also have the opportunity to undertake exchange, study abroad and international cultural immersion programs.Working closely with two supervisors, you will undertake a major project during the program, you will undertake special experiences for research work either in the field or that examine other aspects of education. The degree will culminate in the production of a thesis or other project work that disseminates your research findings and the results from your project and research inquiry.
Structure
The Bachelor of Education – The Early Years (Honours) requires the successful completion of 192 credit points of core subjects as specified below, including the Professional Experience components embedded in the course.
Standard entry requirements
Completion of all required 100, 200 and 300 level subjects prior to admission to Honours (please review the Honours Subject checklist).Achievement of an approved standard of achievement (WAM of 75+) during the first, second and third years of the undergraduate degree.A suitable study proposal.A suitable and willing primary supervisor and a co-supervisor.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Wollongong | International: $116,160 | No |
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